Braid of Fire
Coldsnap · #78

Braid of Fire

Braid of Fire is a Rare Enchantment from Coldsnap (78) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $39.17 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $39.17
Cardmarket trend €9.91
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Braid of Fire suits collectors and players working on Coldsnap who need the Rare slot. Treat $39.17 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Braid of Fire from Coldsnap?

Braid of Fire is a Enchantment in Coldsnap numbered 78. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Braid of Fire (78) is a chase-tier Rare Enchantment in Coldsnap. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Coldsnap.

What is Braid of Fire worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $39.17 for Braid of Fire. Low and high spread runs $39.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $9.91; foil: $39.17; Normal: $24.51. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetColdsnap
Number78
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$39.17
Cardmarket EUR€9.91
cardmarket $9.91
foil $39.17
Normal $24.51

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Braid of Fire?

Braid of Fire is a Rare printing in Coldsnap. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Braid of Fire?

Braid of Fire lists as Enchantment with keywords Cumulative upkeep. Artist: Cyril Van Der Haegen. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 78 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Braid of Fire (78) is a chase-tier Rare Enchantment in Coldsnap. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Braid of Fire is catalogued as Rare Enchantment in Coldsnap, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $39.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $9.91; foil: $39.17; Normal: $24.51).
  • Mana cost {1}{R} and type line Enchantment help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $39.17 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Braid of Fire from Coldsnap?

Braid of Fire is a Rare Enchantment from Coldsnap numbered 78 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Braid of Fire worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $39.17 for ungraded Braid of Fire. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Braid of Fire?

Braid of Fire is catalogued as Rare in Coldsnap. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Braid of Fire legal in Commander or Standard?

Braid of Fire shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Why does Braid of Fire trade at a premium?

Braid of Fire combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.